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The Passion of Christ seen through the eyes of the wife of a Roman soldier....
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Meditational, thought-provoking songs for easy Christian listening...the music of singer-songwriter Nancy Krebs
Welcome to my Soundclick page! I have been a professional actor and singer for all of my adult life. I felt fairly complete doing theatre, films, voice-over work commercials, and teaching. Ever since I was in High School, I also wrote songs--many of them spiritual in nature. I’ve always felt a strong desire to “serve” in some capacity. It wasn’t until 1994, when I turned the process of writing over to God, that all of the avenues that I had been following seemed to come together. I began to write song after song, inspired by the Holy Spirit, singing at a church that supported my fledgling efforts. People kept asking me ‘do you have a cassette or a CD of your songs?” “No”, I would always answer--for the thought of recording never entered my head. Finally, after much soul-searching, my first album, THE JOURNEY, was created, and concerts followed; and more songs followed, and another album followed, and the journey continues. God is not finished yet, and neither am I. The songs I’ve been blessed to write come under the heading of “meditational”, “contemplative”, “inspirational”; and when people listen, they seem to be moved by the sentiments expressed. My fervent hope is that a song will touch someone’s heart, and that heart will be moved to a closer union with God--the Father, who created us, Jesus the Son, who redeemed us, and the Holy Spirit, who sanctifies us.
Song Info
Genre
Pop Christian Pop
Charts
Peak #210
Peak in subgenre #36
Author
words & music by Nancy Krebs
Rights
1998
Uploaded
July 28, 2006
Track Files
MP3
MP3 4.5 MB 128 kbps 4:52
Story behind the song
I was talking with a friend of mine who happens to be a pastor of a non-denominational Christian church, and she suggested that I write a song about the Passion and Death of Christ as seen through the eyes of the wife of a Roman soldier. This song is the result of that suggestion...
Lyrics
EYES © Nancy Krebs 1998 (The Roman Soldier’s Wife) I am a soldier’s wife sent from Rome. My husband’s life has kept us far from our home. He’s done these crucifixions before. But as he often tells me “what’s one more?” There must be something odd about this day. So many people crowd along the way. Their faces hold a multitude of fears. Some look angry, others are in tears. But in their eyes, just a glint of hatred in their eyes; something cold and dead; just a look of contempt and a sneer for the one who is condemned, drawing near. I see her as he struggles up the hill. His face a mask of pain, it gives this woman a chill. She longs to help him, but she’s not allowed. My husband holds her back against the crowd. But in her eyes, a wealth of deep emotion in her eyes; a sweet and true devotion. Just a look, so tender and so dear; the condemned must be her son drawing near. They throw him down, the nails are driven in. Such agony, as they pierce his skin. They hoist and pull the cross up into place. Then and only then I truly see His face. And in His eyes, not a hint of hatred in His eyes; only something sacred; forgiveness, and compassion all too clear for those of us gathered here. Yes, in His eyes, there is such a story in His eyes; a glimpse of future glory. Who is this man with love in place of fear? Could he be who He says he is, dying here? He looks at me and pain cannot disguise.... I see the Son of God.....in His eyes!
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Rosie Clare
Jan 17, 2008
So much can be read in the eyes of another. Lot's of emotion here......your right! Amazing song!!! 5 stars all the way. Rosie
procks
Dec 13, 2007
Thank you for sharing Nancy.Very nice lyrics and a beautiful Voice.Great Song.
Nancy Krebs
Dec 11, 2007
This song was inspired by a friend of mine, Cathy Neubauer, who suggested that I write a song about the Passion and Death of Christ as seen through the eyes of the wife of a Roman soldier. That image stuck with me...and this song was born. It took over 6 months to finish it. But it makes me cry every time I sing it.